Lady Panthers Beat Lady Falcons

By John Earp

The Jal Lady Panthers Volleyball Team secured a 3‑1 victory over the Loving Falcons on Thursday, keeping their winning streak alive and improving their season record to 9‑5 Jal entered the matchup with two straight wins and left with three, repeating the same scoreline they had in their previous game — 25‑22, 22‑25, 25‑19, 25‑13.

The Panthers showed particular strength in the fourth set, clinching the win with a 13‑point margin. This was a close, competitive contest, with Loving fighting back in the second set before Jal pulled away in the final two. The Lady Panthers dominated overall, playing consistently in all sets. This win continued a trend of strong road performances, with Jal now at 9‑5 on the season. Loving, meanwhile, is coming off a difficult stretch, having lost 25 of their last 28 matches and sitting at 3‑11. This defeat adds to their struggles, while Jal’s win keeps them in the upper half of the district standings.

Looking Ahead, the Lady Panthers’ next challenge is a matchup against their archrivals the Eunice Lady Cardinals on Monday at 6:00 p.m. Loving will face Texico the same day at 5:30 p.m. The Lady Panthers’ win over the Lady Falcons was both a statement of competitive form and a continuation of their strong season, setting the stage for another high‑stakes inter‑district battle.